Configure Netgear JNR 1010 Wireless N 150 Router for BSNL/MTNL Broadband connections

One of our readers requested the configuration guide of Netgear JNR 1010 Wireless N 150 Router for his BSNL broadband connection. Netgear JNR 1010 is a budget Wireless N 150 Router costs Rs 1345 in Flipkart. This router features Live parental control, N 150 technology, Guest network access, Four Ethernet ports, CD less easy setup etc.

Remember this is not an ADSL Modem cum router, means you have to use an ADSL Modem along with this router.

Before connecting this router to your existing ADSL broadband modem, you have to change the ADSL routers connection type to BRIDGE MODE (If you are using PPPoE mode , reconfigure your modem and change the same to Bridge Mode). After ADSL modem configuration, remove the Ethernet connection from your computer and connect the same to the Internet port of JNR 1010 router. Connect one of the LAN ports of router to PC using Ethernet cable. See the connection diagram.

Now open your browser and type http://10.0.0.1 . In the popup window type username  admin and password – password

Now you will be routed to the default configuration page of JNR 1010 router.

Select the internet tab from the left menu. Change “Does your Internet connection require a login?” settings  to “Yes” as shown

Once you select the option Yes, you will get additional fields to enter the connection details. Use the following

• Internet Service Provider Encapsulation : PPPoE
• Login : User id given by your internet service provider (BSNL/MTNL etc)
• Password  : Internet connection password supplied by your internet service provider
• Idle Timeout : 0 (Always ON)

Keep all other settings default .

Click “Apply” to save your settings

Click Test button to check the connection status.

Wireless Configuration of JNR 1010

Click Wireless tab on the left menu to go for wireless configuration. Here you can configure SSID, Wireless security options, Wireless channels etc. See the screenshot

If you are facing any configuration issues let us know through comments.